Monday, July 23, 2012


Ramazan shows: Will you tune in to Veena, Maya Khan or Aamir Liaquat?

By Shaheryar Popalzai
Published: July 16, 2012


As the arrival of the holy month of Ramazan nears, promos for shows on different networks are out in strength as the ratings war intensifies. Brace yourselves – this year your TV screens will be taken over by celebrities, sportsmen, controversial anchors and talk show hosts during Iftar time!
First up is everyone’s favourite actor and model Veena Malik. The controversial actor will be appearing on the Hero TV show “Astaghfaar”.
A stern warning to “seek forgiveness for your sins” and visuals of hellfire are followed by a very emotional Veena, who in a sultry voice tells us that she will be seeking forgiveness for our and her sins throughout the holy month. A lone tear drop makes an appearance by the end of the promo. Very emotional.
Needless to say, we’re excited about seeing Veena on the show.
Remember Maya Khan? Yes the one who raided the public park and ran after couples asking them about their marital status. Good, because Maya will also be appearing for Iftar transmissions on ARY Digital alongside TV host Dr Shahid Masood on the show “Sheher-e-Ramadan”.
Maya says:
Hum banain gay sahara eik dosray ka, kyoon kay humay hay ehsaas apnoon kaa.
We know you care, Maya. Who knows what she has in store for the viewers this time.
The legend is back. Dr Aamir Liaquat of “Aalim Online” and Ghalib film fame is also back on Geo. His return to the network wascelebrated in a song by the host himself and Mr Jeem, Geo’s mascot.
And then of course there is Lala. Everyone’s favourite cricketer Shahid Afridi will be on Express Entertainment this year, appearing on the show “Mehmaan ka Ramazan”.
Iftar time just got a little more interesting.



Reader Comments (92)

  • abc
    Jul 16, 2012 - 6:23PM
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    PEMRA must take notice of it it must be stopped forthwith. These people must not be allowed and if they go on air than the disciplinary measures must be taken against the channels.
  • sensible
    Jul 16, 2012 - 6:28PM
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    veena in Ramzan transmission, comn give me a break!!!
  • xyz
    Jul 16, 2012 - 6:31PM
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    they are now cashing every thing ..even islam too..what a rubbish…Recommend178
  • kamran ahmed
    Jul 16, 2012 - 6:45PM
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    Who cares, who is hosting and appearing in which show. Those who want ALLAH blessings during this holy month should keep themself busy in reading Quran and nawafil.Stay away from idiot box
  • Kashif Reza
    Jul 16, 2012 - 6:48PM
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    Good Work Hero TV .. she’s our Heroine full of Ramazan (Or Add one thing During this Program Veena Malik keay Photo Shoots or Times Songs Chalana bhoolna)
  • Tahir
    Jul 16, 2012 - 6:49PM
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    @ Kamran – I can not agree more. The TV is the last things you turn too during Ramdhan. Spend your time wisely because Allah has blessed with the blessed month. We should give our utmost respect to this month. Its a blessing from Allah, lets all Thanks Allah in this holy month and turn towards him in repleteness.
  • MOEED
    Jul 16, 2012 - 7:04PM
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    i will definately not feel comfortable with veena doing any show for ramadan i can’t see my religion being commercialized now this here channel has just aired to get more rating which is not ethically good
  • B.Ally
    Jul 16, 2012 - 7:06PM
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    No to Liaqat. No to Maya but big yes to Veena. Just for one simple reason. She is not a hypocrite. The others are big time two faced
  • kg
    Jul 16, 2012 - 7:06PM
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    veena malik doing a show in ramadan is just wrong
    what’s wrong with our media…
  • haider rizvi
    Jul 16, 2012 - 7:14PM
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    waoo what a nice way 2 do astaghfar…look at her make-up,,her expensive dress..is dis is the way to recite astaghfar..is this is the way to ask ALLAH for help???this is the best way of publicity….plz ask hero tv that what cost they are paying veena to astaghfar…this is called islam for bank balance…and what she was doing in india was called non-islamic for bank balance…shame on u hero tv
  • Javed
    Jul 16, 2012 - 7:16PM
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    BS really, who care about these nonsense channel at time of Iftar, Do ppl really have time to watch and listen to those hypocrites instead of doing Iftari and going for Magrib prayer.
  • Timour
    Jul 16, 2012 - 7:28PM
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    @B.Ally: Thats exactly what I was thinking.Recommend4
  • Awans
    Jul 16, 2012 - 7:29PM
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    Religion is now a name of Fashion in Pakistan. . It is used for all the wrong reasons here and Ramazan is more like a Social Gathering rather than an event of Spiritual Uprightness. Also Because of us Islam has is now Transformed into an Exhibitionism and nothing else.
  • samina
    Jul 16, 2012 - 7:33PM
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    RAMZAAN is the month of blessing… spend thz month according to QURAN n SUNNA. ask ALLAH for forgiveness. we are no 1 to judge others. as far as tv shows are concern thy r just topi darama we ppl knw thier actual faces so thr is nothng to trust thm again but ALLAH knes whts in thr hearts so yeh cheez ALLAH p he chor daini chaye… happy ramzan to u all
  • smj
    Jul 16, 2012 - 7:53PM
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    here goes my Roza :(
  • Anonymous
    Jul 16, 2012 - 8:13PM
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    No to ET, No to express news in Ramadan……….
    U always break the news that even dont exist in reality,
  • Sidra
    Jul 16, 2012 - 8:26PM
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    OMG,And so Much ‘HAHAHAHHA’
    wow,people like this will be with us on aur iftaar and and Sehri.
    No wonder why we have Zardari. Hahaha, Good luck though.
    Last year sahir losdhi was there,And now theres alot more. Whatay :/
    Pakistani_Mohajir
    Jul 16, 2012 - 8:58PM
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    Are we all not exploiting Islam for our own very reasons. Lesson to learn is how low as a muslim we all can go. We been exploited by “Mullah ism” off the screen and on the screen. Any one can give Fatwa against his opponent, challenging their integrity as muslim, every one thinks that he/she is better muslim because they can highlight rather advertise others wrong doings. How many a times a Mullah has sinned !! no one ever confess.. How many a times we consider the very basics of islam, not to hurt any one. Who knows who is more holy/pious than other. Better watch Veena and enjoy your roza rather than waste your time to another repetitive self created versions of Islam where “Host” is only muslim and rest are kaffirs.
    PakPunjabi
    Jul 16, 2012 - 9:32PM
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    I’ll be watching none. For it is better to watch nothing and go to the local Masjid and listen to the local Mullah, than watch these 3 idiots. If there is money to be made, Veena Malik will make an angel. She has posed nude many times. Dr. Aamir Liaquat is a completely different personality off camera. And Maya Khan has danced and sang on numerous occasions. I hope and pray that they transform into better humans this Ramadan but so far this nothing but a commercial activity for all these people. The local Masjid has an old Pashtun Mullah whose voice melts away your heart and tears (unlike Veena’s) start flowing from your eyes, while the soul finds peace and purpose in life….

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